Topband: CQWW160 Remote receiver rule

K1FZ-Bruce k1fz at myfairpoint.net
Fri Jan 30 15:41:09 EST 2015


Could someone in the future, set up a internet controlled remote in an 
extremely rare country? Then make a contact with himself for a new one? 
How far will  all this stretch to ? ....     (((:>)) As the Lone 
Ranger said  "whoa  silver, steady  big fellow"  !

73
Bruce-k1fz

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 14:44:26 -0500, JC <n4is at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
> It will be soon enough that we will be having the conversation about not
> only remote operation but robotic QSO making software. Is is really 
> and truly a RADIO CONTEST if you cannot possibly make a "radio"
> QSO without using the Internet? I know some people who I actually think
> believe what we are doing in these reflectors is radio... (I already know
> all the justifications comparing the WWW communications system to a six foot
> headphone cable located at your own station.). What do you think?
>
> Enjoy it while you can. 
>
> Stan
> >>
>
> You are right!. The sadness is causing the emotion Tom mentioned, however
> the real issue is the trade we are facing with RHR, the trade between value
> and cost!
>
> Work hard to setup a remote station and work a rare DX has a lot of value,
> You can be proud of it and the technology is always welcome and part of our
> DNA. 
>
> What is not acceptable is to transform HAM Radio into a business and charge
> by the minute like AT&T. Verizon or any other carrier that provide
> communication per dollar amount. 
>
> That is not Ham Radio, it is a trade from "VALUE" to "COST". For all 
> the guys using RHR the pride is measured in dollar per minute, it
> means the cost of a QSO matters. Next step would be to set up a call
> center in India to provide you with all services at once. Select the DX you
> what you and pay at the end. 
>
> All about money and commercial interest to transform what is bounding un
> together . the value and proud to make it. Why bother is it is 
> getting to QSL / QSL cost for minute? Share what ? you
> r wallet?
>
> Nobody is helping Ham with restriction to get into de air. It just about
> money!
>
> When you look at your wall you can see the value of your work. Does not
> matter what it cost. Don't let it change!
>
> My two cents
>
> JC
> N4IS
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